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The Natives at present employed on the road between Waiwakaihd and Bell Block seem much pleased with their work and are getting on very well; the number has considerably increased since commencing; there is not the slightest trouble with them. I have, &c., F. A. Carrington, Esq., W. Carrington. Engineering Surveyor.

Sub-Enclosure to Enclosure in No. 17, Paiaka Nahoe, May Ist, 1862. To Hopa, Taituhi, and Patara. — This is what we have to say to you, all who would commence (road-making). Let your thoughts be clear, do not join in it, lest boasting and rashness quickly appear on our side—for this reason, there are laws, the laws of our Island, that is from God. You know these laws, stop this (road-making) for love, good will, and peace, leave it for them (alluding to Bob and others) to bring it to a lead. You have spoken what has been said i" the ears of Himiona and his son, Henere te Reo, Bob's brother. This is all, it is ended, True translation, From Kingi and Minarapa. W. Carrington. *

No. 18. THE UNDER-SECRETARY TO MR. CAERINGTO3T. Colonial Secretary's Office, Auckland, 21st May, 1862, Sib — I am directed by Mr. Fox to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, relative to the employment of Natives on the public works under your direction, and to convey to you his approval of the course pursued by you. I am also to instruct you not to prosecute the works on the roads, under any circumstances which may be likely to lead to collision with the Natives. I have, he, F. A. Carrington, Esq., W. Gisrorne, Engineering Surveyor, Under-Secretary. New Plymouth. f ——c—————, ——

No. 19. COPY OP A LETTER FROM THE COLONIAL SECRETARY TO MR. CARRINGTON. Colonial Secretary's Office, Auckland, 9th June, 1862. Sir, — I have the honor to enclose for your information and guidance a letter from the Military Secretary to the Private Secretary, from which you will learn that in pursuance of a suggestion made by the Superintendent of Taranaki, Colonel Wane will be immediately instructed to furnish working parties of soldiers, on the application of the Superintendent. As there is not time before the closing of the mail to have a copy made, I enclose you the Military Secretary's original letter; and have to request that you will, after making a copy of it for your own file, return it to this office. You will also be so good as communicate a copy of it officially to the Superintendent of Taranaki. You will report as early as possible what steps may be taken by Colonel Warre, the Superintendent, and yourself, in reference to the subject to which it relates. I have, &c.« F. A. Carrington, Esq., William Fox. Taranaki. _^^__^______^______

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